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Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastPastor Ara Torosian on Persecution, Faith, and Asylum - 047In this powerful conversation, Iranian-born pastor Ara Torosian shares his journey from persecution to pastoral ministry in the United States. Together, we explore the realities facing Iranian Christians—both those worshiping in underground house churches back home and those seeking asylum in the U.S. Pastor Ara reflects on recent arrests of his church members by immigration officials, the spiritual cost of displacement, and the unshakable hope found in Christ. This episode is not about politics—it's about people, persecution, and the faith that endures. Learn more about Pastor Ara's church here: https://cornerstonewla.org/ On F...2025-07-092h 21Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastChrista Petzold and the Journey Through Church History - 046In this episode, Jonathan is joined by author Christa Petzold, to discuss her book Journey Through Church History. Together, they explore why understanding church history matters, how to approach primary sources without fear, and what modern Christians can learn from the faith and struggles of those who came before us. To learn more about her you can visit her website: https://christapetzold.com/ If you want to reach out to us at the podcast you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2025-06-181h 16Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastLutheran Lion on Liberal Theology - 045We often talk about the bad fruit in the church and focus on megachurches. Most megachurches are still (for the most part) conservative in their theology. However, bad fruit also looks like liberal theology! The Sparkle Creed and a distortion of the law/gospel distinction! In this episode I talk to the pastor who runs the Lutheran Lion Facebook page about his journey to being a pastor and liberal theology. If you would like to email us you can at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 2025-06-111h 44Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastThe Confessional Corndog on Lutheranism, Catholicism and Calvinism - 044This week the Confessional Corndog, who is actually Pastor Wyatt, joins me to talk about Lutheranism. We look at why Lutherans are the true Catholics and not the Roman Catholics. We also talk about why Lutherans are not Calvinists too. And why Lutherans are okay with mystery and the unknown. It's a bit of history and theology mixed together for a very interesting conversation. You can follow him on https://www.facebook.com/confessionalcorndog If you have any questions or comments you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider liking this...2025-05-281h 08Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastGood Fruit: Pastor Josh Troester is all about Jesus! - 043When I asked Pastor Josh what he was about he said he was all about Jesus. And you can tell that from the conversation we have. We talk about James River Church and the Assemblies of God and church governance and ton of other stuff that is applicable to the church today! If you want to learn more about Pastor Josh he is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2135jtroester You can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2025-05-212h 38Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastYoung Earth Creation Octopus or "Is Mormonism a Pyramid Scheme?" - 042Join us this week as we sit down with the creator of the popular Christian meme page “Young Earth Creation Octopus” to explore the art of crafting theologically sound memes that point back to the Gospel, dive into Young‑Earth Creationism’s six days of Genesis and the global Flood, and sort out where dinosaurs and flat‑Earth theories fit into the conversation. Along the way, our guest shares his remarkable faith journey—from Mormonism to atheism and finally to a life‑changing encounter with Christ—and we even tackle the provocative question, “Is Mormonism just a pyramid scheme?” It’s an episode pack...2025-05-142h 00Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastDid John Lindell Hijack James River Church? - 041This week Judah and Jonathan discuss James River Church's disaffiliation from the Assemblies of God denomination. Did John Lindell hijack the church from the members? contact us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 2025-05-081h 44Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastThe Blessed Bald Eagle on Purity Culture - 040Episode 40! Thank you so much for listening to the Bad Fruit Podcast. In this episode Jonathan is joined by pastor Cam, also known for his meme page Blessed Bald Eagle. They talk about purity culture, sex, the gospel and church discipline. If you want to get in touch with us you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or visit our Facebook or YouTube channel. 2025-04-301h 54Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastIs Easter Pagan? - 038Is Easter Pagan? Is it a rebranding of Ishtar? Are eggs and bunnies pagan symbols for goddesses and fertility? Also, what is the true meaning of "Easter"? And did Jesus really die on Friday? Why is Sunday called "The Lord's Day"? That's what we are discussing in this special Easter episode. If you would like to support the podcast you can at buymeacoffee.com/BadFruitPodcast  If you would like to email us about anything please don't hesitate at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2025-04-161h 21Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastGood Fruit: What is the Bible? - 037This week Jonathan and friend of the pod Michael talk about the Bible. What is the Bible? What is textual criticism? What are some good translations? Questions? email them to us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 2025-04-102h 26Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastIs Bill Johnson a Heretic? - 036In this episode we talk about the theology of Bill Johnson. And we ask the question: IS Bill Johnson a heretic? To answer this we look at some of the heresy of the past, Nestorianism and the Kenotic view of Christ. The Council of Chalcedon and much much more. We talk about Bill’s visit to our local megachurch with cough drops and roadrunners. This is a jam-packed episode! If you would like to email us you can at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com We post on social media sometimes at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast and www.you...2025-04-022h 19Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastKathryn Krick and the Gospel of GeorDavie - 035Who is Apostle/Pastor Kathryn Krick? Who is Prophet GeorDavie? This week we look into Kathryn Krick and her ministry and who were spiritual father is, GeorDavie. True deliverance ministers or fraudsters? If you would like to message us please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast 2025-03-261h 36Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastHistory of SOZO - 034Is SOZO heretical? Well, in this episode we present the history of SOZO and go over what is actually in a SOZO session. You might be surprised what is actually happening during a SOZO! If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing it with friends and family. And leaving us a review on your favorite podcasting app. If you would like to reach out to us for any reason you can at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast  2025-03-192h 24Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastJedidiah Hartley on Bill Johnson, SOZO and the Prophetic - 033This week Jonathan is joined by Jedidiah Hartley. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Bethel Church and Bill Johnson, SOZO, the prophetic, and Jedidiah shares his stories, perspective and insight of growing up in the charismatic world. Jedidiah is one of the co-founders of the Rise and Reclaim Advocacy Group. If you want to learn more about that organization you can at their website:  https://www.riseandreclaimadvocacygroup.org/ And on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/riseandreclaimadvocacygroup  As always you can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at...2025-03-122h 34Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastGood Fruit: The Sacraments - 030This week we have our first Good Fruit episode. Jonathan is joined by Pastor Hagerman of Trinity Lutheran. We talk about the Christian Sacraments of Communion and Baptism. If you would like to contact us you can at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 2025-02-191h 36Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastShow Me the Toes - 029This topic needs very little introduction! Today Jonathan talks with the gentleman behind the Show Me the Toes website and Facebook page. But the conversation goes beyond just the infamous event from the 2023 Week of Power and into more recent events and the broader issues with the modern American church. This is an episode you won't want to miss! If you would like to contact us you can at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com  2025-02-121h 15Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastShawn Bolz and the Local Church - 028This week we spend time talking about Shawn Bolz. We also dig into why this matters to your local church. AND Judah tells a story at the very end of the episode about the time he was deported. As always you can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, or anything you want. 2025-02-051h 32Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastInterview with Kadie from Finding Jesus After Leaving James RiverThis is a re-release of episodes 3 and 4 and combing them into one single episode so you can hear the full conversation in one episode. We are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast and you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com Also we have MERCH and if you would like to support the podcast we would be very appreciative. You can do so at Buy ME a Coffee. 2024-12-172h 00Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastDon't be an Eeyore - 025Today we talk about God's blessings, and about suffering and ask the important question "can a Christian be an Eeyore?" Thank you for listening to the Bad Fruit Podcast. You can help financially support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/BadFruitPodcast also if you want to buy merch you can HERE. If you want to email we'd love to hear from you, just send it to badfruitpodcast@gmail.com and lastly, like and share our Facebook page www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast  2024-12-031h 45Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastLike Foxes Among the Ruins - 024Continuing the conversation about whether or not a prophet can be "way off" and still be considered a true prophet. If you have any comments, questions or want to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! God bless. 2024-11-2653 minBad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastHow to Defend a False Prophet - 023In this episode we review a message from THE megachurch that seems to defend his son's false prophecy (see more HERE). So can a prophet be wrong and still be considered a prophet from God? Find out! Also you can find us on FACEBOOK and if you want to email us we love your feedback and messages! badfruitpodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening and please like, subscribe, review and share. 2024-11-191h 59Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastMansplaining Female Pastors - 021This episode might get Judah canceled! This is our episode about the question "can women be pastors?" The local megachurch we've been talking about seems to think so. But what about the Bible? As always feel free to email us if you disagree or want to comment on anything at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2024-11-051h 44Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastLegacy Dream Team pt1: The Sin of Partiality - 018In part one of our Legacy Dream Team deep dive we set the stage and explain what's going on. We talk about the Sin of Partiality in James 2 and ask the question: is a (sort of) secret Legacy Dream Team a form of this sin? If you were on the Dream Dream Team or maybe still on it and would like to share your story with us email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com Also if you want to get a shirt or sticker click this link for MERCH. Next week we will continue this conversation! 2024-10-221h 57Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastBonus Episode: Taking a week offWe will be back next week with a great conversation about something we've been looking into for a while now. You won't want to miss it. In the meantime if you want to support us by buying a shirt or sticker as Judah mentioned in the update episode today you can do so at: TeePublic. If you would like to become a monthly (or one time) sponsor of the podcast you can do so at: buymeacoffee.com/BadFruitPodcast And if you would like to get in touch with us for any reason please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com...2024-10-1505 minBad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastIs David Lindell a False Prophet? - 017This week I review part of a sermon David preached last year titled "The Response that Raises the Dead." In that sermon David gave a broad prophecy to all campuses and those online that all those who could not have a baby would be holding their baby by September of 2024. Did that prophecy come true? If you would like to get in touch with us about this or anything else email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2024-10-081h 01Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastThe Steven Lawson Paradigm - 016This week we talk about Steven Lawson and a few other pastors who have had "moral failures" and we talk about why we shouldn't follow celebrity pastors. If you want to get in touch with us you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. We also have merch now! So if you want a t-shirt, sticker or hoodie click this link HERE. 2024-10-021h 32Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastGood Fruit: What is the Gospel? - 013Our first GOOD FRUIT episode! We spend the full time talking about the topic of "What is the Gospel?" I hope you will listen to this discussion and that you will be blessed by it. If you want to reach out to us please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast 2024-09-122h 33Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastConversation with a former megachurch employee who was fired! - 011This week Jonathan shares his conversation with Craig, a former employee from the local megachurch who was fired for speaking up about his concerns. Craig shares his side of the story. We talk about a wide range of topics including the men's conference and the infamous Wednesday night prayer meeting. You can connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast or BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com  2024-09-031h 55Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastResting in Christ - 009This week Jonathan and Judah talk about last week's episode about tithing. We talk about the sabbath. And learning to rest in the finished work of Christ. We talk about Graeme Carle's book Eating Sacred Cows again (you can buy it here: https://emmausroad.org.nz/product/eating-sacred-cows-closer-look-tithing/). You can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BadFruitPodcast  2024-08-201h 01Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastEating Sacred Cows: Should Christians Tithe to the Church? - 008In this episode Jonathan is joined by pastor and author Graeme Carle from New Zealand to discuss his book Eating Sacred Cows and ask the question; Should Christians Tithe to the Church? You can learn more about Graeme and his book at https://emmausroad.org.nz/ and if you have any questions or comments you can send those to us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com  2024-08-131h 41Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastManipulation of Scripture - 007This week we continue talking about ways Bad Fruit churches manipulate their congregations by twisting scripture. Also we talk about unicorns! We talk about tithing and mentioned this book, so if you are wanting to buy the book that just click the link https://emmausroad.org.nz/product/eating-sacred-cows-closer-look-tithing/ Also, you can find us at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast and you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com  2024-08-061h 15Bad Fruit PodcastBad Fruit PodcastCollateral Damage - 005What happens when Bad Fruit in a church isn't confronted? There will be collateral damage to the congregation. This week we talk about the that. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast and you can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.com  2024-07-231h 12